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Trip from Franklin, ID to Cleveland, ID

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Franklin, ID, ID

Franklin, ID

cottonbro studio

Downtown Cleveland, ID, ID

Cleveland, ID

DAVID Mercado

Trip Overview

Franklin, ID to Cleveland, ID is 30.4 miles and takes about 40 minutes via North State Highway 34, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, making it a straightforward drive between two points in Idaho. Given its brief duration and focus on highways, it's ideal for a quick transit or an extension to another local adventure. You'll encounter primarily highway driving, so expect consistent travel speeds for most of the 30.4 miles.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North State Highway 34 16 mi 18m
South State Street 8.1 mi 12m
State Highway 36 4.8 mi 5m
ID 34 0.7 mi 1m
Maple Grove Road 0.5 mi 2m
West 2nd South 0.1 mi <1m
East 13800 North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North State Highway 34 — 16 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, ID and Cleveland, ID.

1

Start on West 2nd South

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West 2nd South
2

Turn left onto US 91

8.1 mi · 12 min · South State Street
3

Turn slight right onto ID 34; ID 36

0.7 mi · 1 min · ID 34; ID 36
4

Turn straight onto ID 34; ID 36

4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 36
5

Turn straight onto ID 34

16 mi · 18 min · North State Highway 34
6

Turn right onto East 13800 North

147 ft · 7 sec · East 13800 North
7

Turn right onto Maple Grove Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Maple Grove Road
8

Turn right

220 ft · 9 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 91 / South State Street

Turn left onto US 91 / South State Street

Navigation decision point

3
29.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | East 13800 North

Turn right onto East 13800 North

Navigation decision point

3
29.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | Maple Grove Road

Turn right onto Maple Grove Road

Navigation decision point

3
30.3 mi into trip | ~40m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.82 one way

$9.63 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $5.05 $10.10
premium $4.53 $5.42 $10.85
diesel $5.61 $6.71 $13.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.66 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Franklin, ID

Morning in Franklin on Tuesday

Local time

7:25 AM

MDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, ID

Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

7:25 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

40m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the route utilizing main roads like North State Highway 34 and State Highway 36. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16 miles on North State Highway 34. The road character is likely to be smooth and efficient, allowing you to cover the 30.4 miles without significant slowdowns. Expect a straightforward driving experience without many complex turns or variable road conditions.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on North State Highway 34.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North State Highway 34 and South State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 91 / South State Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 91 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (East 13800 North): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16 miles on North State Highway 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 91 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (East 13800 North): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, ID before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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